Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

27.31% Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 27.31% for the academic year 2023-2024. 2,248 students applied and 614 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 146 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 23.78%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Marshall-Wythe School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Marshall-Wythe School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, Marshall-Wythe School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 32%.

You can compare Marshall-Wythe School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%

Marshall-Wythe School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
	Acceptance Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
Marshall-Wythe School of Law	27.31%	23.78%	146	556
All Law Schools	42.35%	31.09%	187	714
Public	41.36%	31.47%	161	636
Private	43.11%	30.79%	207	774
Virginia Law Schools	32%	32.08%	142	716
Public	17.60%	32.30%	173	813
Private	42.55%	31.93%	118	642

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is March 1, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Marshall-Wythe School of Law' application process page.

The items in following table are the required items to Marshall-Wythe School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.

Timeline


Application Open	2023-09-01
Regular Decision Deadline	2024-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone	757-221-3785
Email	lawadm@wm.edu
General Admission Information	https://law.wm.edu/admissions/
Application Requirements	https://law.wm.edu/admissions/jdprograms/howtoapply/firstyearjd/index.php

Application Requirements


CAS Report	Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC. Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
Résumé	Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement	Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Why W&M Law Statement
Diversity & Inclusion Statements	Optional. Describe how your background or experiences will contribute to or enhance the diversity of the law school community.
LSAT, GPA, And / Or Character & Fitness Addenda	Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years GRE may be not accepted.
LSAT Scores	Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years GRE may be not accepted.
Two Letters Of Recommendation	Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general May require right of access to recommendations.
Virginia Application For In-State Tuition Privileges	Separate application may be required in addition to LSAC application

Data Source: https://law.wm.edu/admissions/jdprograms/howtoapply/firstyearjd/index.php

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Marshall-Wythe School of Law is 166 and GPA is 3.77 over 146 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.

Compared to law schools in U.S., Marshall-Wythe School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Virginia, Marshall-Wythe School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 164.

You can compare Marshall-Wythe School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 165 and 170

The 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 166 and the 25^th percentile is 160. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.85 and the 25^th percentile is 3.5.

2024 Scores

	LSAT Scores	GPA
Marshall-Wythe School of Law	166	3.77
All Law Schools	159	3.61
Public	159	3.64
Private	158	3.58
Virginia Law Schools	164	3.76
Public	168	3.87
Private	160	3.68

LSAT Score

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	156	162	164
2020	159	163	164
2021	161	163	164
2022	161	164	165
2023	160	165	166
2024	162	166	168

GPA

	25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	3.4	3.76	3.9
2020	3.46	3.76	3.89
2021	3.39	3.6	3.79
2022	3.64	3.78	3.89
2023	3.5	3.75	3.85
2024	3.54	3.77	3.87

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